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Old 13 September 2003, 09:40 PM
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Right before I take the plunge and put in my final order for the S4
I want some suggestions for a decent runabout which is cheapiash to insure, diesel or petrol no older than 3 years old and no more than £8k
Any Suggestions?
Thanks
Old 13 September 2003, 09:52 PM
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Just read the Octavia thread, could I afford a Octavia in some turbo form how much to run? mpg? etc etc?

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Old 14 September 2003, 01:40 PM
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BTTT!"
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4 scooters
Old 15 September 2003, 12:27 PM
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Re: Octavia
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Old 15 September 2003, 03:10 PM
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im trying to sell my sisters 206 (she's gone to work in afghanistan for 3 years...). 1.4 petrol, 3 door, s/99, fsh, immaculate, 1 owner, etc, etc.

Perfect runabout for around 4500 (i've still got to work out how much its actually worth... )

Old 15 September 2003, 03:17 PM
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This 1.8T Octavia is £7795



2000 W Reg Skoda Octavia 1.8Turbo SLX
Silver, Hatchback, 39,500 miles , 5 Doors. ABS, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Climate Control, Electric Heated Mirrors, Electric Windows, Four Airbags, Leather Upholstery, One Owner, Power-Assisted Steering, Rear Spoiler, Remote Central Locking, Service History. £7,795.
In Swindon http://www.fish-bros.co.uk/misc/template.php?id=11S

Not much more than that you're into vRS territory!
Old 15 September 2003, 04:23 PM
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insurance group 16D for a runabout
Old 15 September 2003, 10:19 PM
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Blooody helll! Group 16! ah-well, will have to see for quotes!
So is that 150bhp and how much extra for vRS??? What MPG???
Any other suggestions would prefer smaller though, and cheaper to insure.
Sorry mate not interested in a 206 found it uncomfortable to drive and well a bit cheap and nasty really. Thanks anyway!
Old 15 September 2003, 10:44 PM
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What about a ford fiesta zetec s, nice handling car and cheap on parts, insurance and servicing.
The girlfriend has one and it's real fun to drive.

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I aint touching a Ford (sorry to anyone who has one) with a barge pole!!!! Bloody awful IMO!

Thinking Polo/Clio/Ibiza/Fabia diesel versions.

Any sites?
Thanks
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well i got a cheap mondeo as a really cheap runabout/petrol saver till i get me a beasty from Japan
Depends wot yer seeking really init i wanted sumin quite big but as cheap as poss without beiung a total banger really so cant complain......Ah b0llox yes i can it's soooooooo slow lol
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